Friday
Cop on a Rooftop – 5AM – noon | Donations accepted
Dunkin’ Donuts – 1580 W. Ogden Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Join the Naperville Police Department for the Dunkin’ Cop on a Rooftop event on Friday, May 17 and help them in support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois! A donation of any amount will earn you a coupon for a free donut. Guests donating at least $10 will receive a Law Enforcement Torch Run travel mug (while supplies last) and a coupon for a free medium coffee. Other items, such as Torch Run T-shirts, hats and pins will also be sold for various donation amounts.
Live Music at Quigley’s – 8:30PM | Cost varies with purchase
Quigley’s Irish Pub – 43 E. Jefferson Naperville, IL 60540
Visit Quigley’s for live music most Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights…
Remember to look in the far right under ‘Upcoming Events’ & find more happening today.
‘Tis the season anglers enjoy “catch-and-release” fishing along the banks at May Watts Park.
Saturday
33nd Annual Fine Arts Festival – 9AM | Free
Neuqua Valley, Metea Valley and Waubonsie Valley High Schools
From 9AM to 4PM student band, choir and orchestra performances as well as fine artwork will be featured at all three high schools in School District 204. Each Fine Art Festival will be distinguished by the work of the elementary and middle schools that feed into the different high schools.
Donation Drive for 50th Annual AAUW Naperville Area Used Book and Media Sale – 9AM | Free
Knox Presbyterian Church – 1105 Catalpa Ln. Naperville, IL 60540
Drop your books and media here! Donate hardcover/paperback books, DVDs and vinyl records to a good cause. Please, no encyclopedias, condensed books or VHS tapes. Tax receipts and unloading assistance will be provided. All proceeds from the sale benefit scholarships, fellowships, and other programs supporting equity for women and girls. For more information: aauwnaperville@hotmail.com or naperville-il.aauw.net.
Orientation to the Community Career Center – 9AM | Free
Community Career Center – 1815 W. Diehl Rd., Ste. 900 Naperville, il 60563
Are you in a job search? Are you looking to make a career change? Looking to expand your professional network? If so, join the Community Career Center (CCC) on Wednesday or Saturday morning at 9:00am to learn about the services and resources available including one-on-one appointments with human resource and business professionals covering career exploration, job search strategy, networking, resume review, interviewing, and LinkedIn. In addition, the CCC offers job search and career related workshops, networking and accountability groups, use of workstations and support from the staff. No need to RSVP.
Healing Fields 2019 Prelude to Event with Brief Program– 10AM | Free
Burlington Park Doughboy Statue – 1002 Douglas Ave, Naperville, IL 60540 (South of Metra Station)
American Legion Post 43 is participating in Naperville’s 2019 Healing Fields. A short program opening the event will take place at 10AM Sat., May 18, at the World War I Doughboy Sculpture in Naperville’s Burlington Park. Supporters are encouraged to attend as plans are set to honor Veterans and those that made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom. The 2019 Healing Field with 2019 American flags will grace Rotary Hill along the Riverwalk for the week of Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
Civil War Days – 10AM | $10-$15. $15/adult, $10/youth ( 4-12); Free admission for members and children under 4
Naper Settlement – 523 S Webster Street Naperville, IL 60540
Naper Settlement is transformed into a Civil War encampment where visitors can meet famous figures of the past and experience firsthand a turbulent period in our nations history. Hundreds of reenactors participate, culminating in a battle complete with raging cannons and marching infantry. This family-friendly event features food, fun, music, and shopping on Sutlers Row for traditional Civil War-era reproduction products. The battle begins at 2:30PM each day. The Weed Ladies will be selling spring silk and dried florals in the Daniels House. Info at www.napersettlement.org.
GLOW 5K Run – 8:15PM | $35-$45 (no walk-in registrations)
5th Avenue Station – 200 5th Avenue Naperville, IL 60563
The 18th annual Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund GLOW 5K, a 5K family run/walk to support literacy, fitness and family, will take place on 5th Avenue/Plank Road in Naperville. All proceeds will go to the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund for Literacy to acquire and distribute resources that provide enriched literacy opportunities for learners within the Naperville community. Info at nicaricoliteracyfund.org/glow.
Remember to look in the far right under ‘Upcoming Events’ & find more happening today.
Sunday
Casey’s Foods fires up the grill on Saturdays and Sundays – 11AM – 2PM | Cost varies with purchase
Casey’s Foods – 124 W Gartner Rd, Naperville, IL 60540
Casey’s Foods located at Naperville Plaza will be firing up its grill every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM to 2PM through October, weather permitting. Choose from a variety of options, including burgers, brats, tacos or the weekly special. Add a dollar and get chips and a drink. It’s great food, at a good price, in a fun atmosphere.
Monarch Landing’s Artist Series Featuring The 4 C-Notes – 5PM | $20
2255 Monarch Dr. – Monarch Landing Naperville, IL 60563
Enjoy live music from The 4 C-Notes. Tickets are available for $20/show and must be reserved in advance. For ticket or more information call John Torri at 630-778-3798. Pioneered and headlined by John Michael Coppola, best known for his appearance in Jersey Boys, this group is the Midwests only tribute dedicated to recreating the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons!
Save room for Naperville restaurants all year long
With nearly 300 eateries throughout Naperville at destinations north, east, west and south, one surely will whet your appetite. Find the complete listing at www.dinenaperville.com and be prepared for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner every day in 2019.
Plus, Naperville’s array of choices such as historic Meson Sabika with the Pavilion at Meson Sabika next door also create many venues for meetings, bridal and baby showers, wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations, birthday parties, neighbor get-togethers and just about whatever reason you can imagine.
Also keep in mind that in addition to fast food establishments, even many of the popular full-service restaurants in Naperville offer take-out. Just ask.
And if you’re looking for a delicious brunch menu every day, stop by Lucky Penny between 6AM and 3PM. Open seven days a week, Lucky Penny is located at 1224 Ogden Avenue.
Hospitality shows and matters in Naperville
Hotel Arista Hotel and Arista Spa & Salon at CityGate Centre retain Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating for the sixth consecutive year.
For a listing of all 19 lodging choices in Naperville, offering more than 2,500 rooms, visit visitnaperville.com. Whether planning a wedding, corporate event, special meeting, family reunion or an extended stay while home construction is temporarily in progress, Naperville can put guests up for a night or a month or more.
Economic development and tourism go hand in hand. Thanks for supporting the local economy by planning a “staycation” itinerary here and inviting friends and family to come discover Naperville this summer.
From art exhibits at North Central College to outdoor art in public places called Century Walk, from the DuPage Children’s Museum to Naper Settlement, and from the Riverwalk in downtown Naperville to more than 100 neighborhood parks throughout the city; everybody is welcome to enjoy the charm, rich history and sporting events that are homegrown and treasured in this vibrant community every day.
And of special high note, the Naperville Municipal Band is celebrating its first 160 years of performing for the community.
Memorial Day Parade steps off 10:30AM Mon., May 27
In addition to marching with Veterans and service organizations in the Memorial Day Parade at 10:30AM Mon., May 27, the Naperville Municipal Band will perform all-American music at 12:15PM during the Memorial Day Observance in Central Park. During the 30-minute program, patriotic songs, short speeches and a wreath-laying ceremony will pay tribute to sacrifices of service men, women and families to defend freedom worldwide.
Then its summer series of 11 outdoor concerts in Central Park begins at 7:30PM Thurs., June 6, and continues every Thursday evening through August 15 when the huge stage door goes up at the Naperville Community Concert Center. Park benches will be waiting where plenty of space also is available for blankets, portable chairs, picnics and more during the concerts. All Naperville Municipal Band concerts are free of admission charge. Central Park is located just south of 104 E. Benton Avenue and north of Jefferson Avenue in downtown Naperville. Stay tuned!
Think Dinner & the Show at North Central College
Bon appetite every day! Local dining matters!
